Puerto Plata Restaurant in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
2045 Bayview Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210Puerto Plata Restaurant in Jacksonville has accumulated 261 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 10 per visit. The facility has faced four administrative complaints since 2022, with recurring violations centered on employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, and hand washing procedures. Recent inspections in 2025 continue to cite violations, with the most recent visit in November documenting 13 infractions.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Puerto Plata Restaurant in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
10
violations / inspection
10 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Puerto Plata Restaurant in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 4 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections27 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Puerto Plata Restaurant in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Puerto Plata Restaurant in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Puerto Plata Restaurant in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 19, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Puerto Plata Restaurant in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Puerto Plata Restaurant in Jacksonville are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Puerto Plata Restaurant in Jacksonville had?
- Puerto Plata Restaurant in Jacksonville has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Puerto Plata Restaurant in Jacksonville find?
- Puerto Plata Restaurant in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on November 19, 2025 with 13 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Puerto Plata Restaurant in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Puerto Plata Restaurant in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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